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On Monday, June 9, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced seven new inductees into the ICC Hall of Fame. The announcement was made during an event ‘A Day with the Legends’, just two days prior to the highly-anticipated World test Championship (WTC) Final, which will be played at the Lord’s Cricket Ground from June 11 to 15.
In the special event, seven legendary players - five men and two women were inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. With the inclusion of seven former cricketer, the list now boasts of 115 players with the previous coming during the ICC Women’s World Cup 2024 Final in Dubai where Alastair Cook, AB de Villiers and Neetu david were honoured.
Here is the list of the all seven latest inductees in ICC Hall of Fame:
- Matthew Hayden
Former Australia hard-hitter, Matthew Hayden was inducted into the Hall of Fame during the ceremony on Monday. The left-handed batter boasts of 30 centuries in Test cricket, which have come from 103 matches, averaging over 50. He played a pivotal role in Australia’s second World Cup title.
- Hashim Amla
A calm and composed batter, South Africa’s Hashim Amla scored a total of 55 international centuries. "The Hall of Fame includes some of the most celebrated players in the history of cricket, all of whom have big achievements. Such recognition feels surreal, and I am really thankful,” Amla said, as stated in the media release.
- MS Dhoni
One of the greats of the game, former India wicketkeeper-batter, MS Dhoni became only the 11th Indian to get named in the ICC Hall of Fame. During his playing days from 2004 till 2020, MS Dhoni got three ICC white-ball tournaments title during his reign as India captain, including the T20 World Cup win in 2007, ODI World Cup in 2011 and the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013.
- Graeme Smith
Hashim Amla was joined by another great from his nation, Graeme Smith. Known for his superb batting at the top of the order, Smith went onto become an even better captain. In 117 Tests, he amassed 9,265 runs, whereas in 197 ODIs he scored 6989 runs, averaging 37.98.
- Daniel Vettori
New Zealand’s Daniel Vettori excelled during his playing days. Vettori was one of just three players to score 4000 runs and take 300 wickets in Test cricket. He excelled as a captain, leading his side to the final of ICC Champions Trophy in 2009.
- Sana Mir
Sana Mir on Monday became first Pakistan women's cricketer to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. With more than 200 international wickets in white-ball cricket, she scaled over 150 wickets in 120 ODIs and 89 wickets in 106 T20Is.
- Sarah Taylor
England’s star wicketkeeper-batter Sarah Taylor joined the elite list of cricketers. She made a mark in world cricket with her brilliant glovework, picking 138 wickets in 126 ODIs. She also made a major role in helping England’s win in ICC Women’s CWC and ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2009.
